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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
FOREIGN.

The ice blockade off the Cape Breton
coast has been broken. and many vessels
have been released.
The pope has decided that McGlvnn
must go to Rome within forty days or
suffer accommodation.
The first train from the United States
to New Brunswick for twelve days
reached st. John on Thursday.
Two Mexican towns were wrecked by
the earthquake in Mexico. hut the loss of
life was less than first reported.
1t is reported that the Danubian Bal
kan provinces are to be consolidated.
with King Charles of Roumania "a ruler.
In the new convention between the
porte and Great Britain it is agreed that
the period of the British occupation of
Egypt shall be not less than two and not
more than five years.
The maharaiah of India had something
laid away for IA rainy day. Over twenty
five millions of treasure has been found
in vaults dug beneath the palace. and the
Indian government has appropriated it as
a loan for the young maharaiah.
At a trial at Toulon the new melinite
shells with which the French govern
ment is experimenting failed to pierce
the ironclad Belliqueuse, against which
they were thrown. The %Belliqueuse is a
vessel of the old type and was built in
1860.
The Montreal Herald, which a short
time ago was bitterly opposed tn o'Bri-
ems Invasion" of Canada, has changed
front. and now demands a far and can
did discussion of the question. and says
that I.ansdowne is above criticism, if
his course deserves it.
William O'Brien spoke in Queens
park, Toronto, Tuesday to about 10000
people. The friends of Lord I%ansdowne
acted in a very shabby manner, endeavor-
ing by the most disreputable means to
prevent the patriot from being heard.
There was no serious outbreak.
Cardinal Simeoni, who was charged by
Ireland. recommends that the pope add
wise the Irish bishops to adhere rigorous
ly to the course decided upon by a for
mcr council of bishops at Rome, namely,
that the clergy abstain from associating
themselves with a%gitators.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
State OepS.

There are said to be twelve saloons
within a mile of the p~ost-ofiice at Bellows
Falls.
The Vermont Sons of Veterans will 90
into their annual encampment at Burling-
ION Wednesday. June /.
Col. Geo. W. Hooker of Brattleboro
will deliver the memorial address on
Decoration day at Rochester.
The annual diocesan convention of the
Protestant Episcopal church of Vermont
is to be held at Burlington June u and 1G.
Mrs. Catherine Rood of Essex died
Sunday, aged l03 years and : months.
She became Il member of the Methodist
church over 20 years ago.
Madam Temple, one of the oldest resi-
dents of Rutland, died on Sunday. She
whom she was married in 1878.
Extensive forest fires ragged last week
in the vicinity of Bellows Falls. Thursday
the Falls fire department worked most of
the time protecting village property. \.
large area has been burned over.
st. Peters Catholic church of Rutland
has ordered of Il Boston firm Il memorial
organ in memory of the late pastor, Rev.
G.. j. Boylan. 1t is % feet high and cost
$500. The organ will be dedicated June
%.
The Lake Champaign Yacht club was
organized Monday at Burlington. EX-Gov.
j. Gregory Smith was elected president.
The membership of the club now numbers
2l0, and it is proposed to increase the list
of members to 800 this season. Work on
the new club house will be begun at once
and it will be dedicated before the close
of the yachting season.
John b. Fassett and wife. aged 60 years,
were burned in their mills at MoretOwn
Saturday night. The saw-mill, grist-mill
and box factory which were connected
took fire from a heated arbor in the box
factory and the fire was supposed to have
been all eXtinguished. Fassett and wife
then went to bed in their rooms over the
saw-mill. AT , O'Clock Sunday morning
the village was aroused, the mills being
nearly consumed by fire. The remains
of Mrs. Fassett were found on the edge
of the river near the saw-mill burned to Il
crisp, and those of Mr.. Fassett were
found in the ruins. Their rooms over
the saw-mill were 30 feet from the ground
on the front side and 40 feet above the
river on the back side, and the fire IN the
box factory cut off all means of escape
except by jumping from the windows;
loss. $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
WHITING.

Charles Church has bought a Columbus
colt of Calvin Ketchum.
Daniel Wait and son have taken the
Charles Rich farm this year.
Eddy Boomer and Allie Kelsey have
been visiting friends in Poultney the past
week.
NJ. b. Walker has just bought Column
bus colt of Calvin Ketchum. Mr.. ketch-
um seems to be the lucky man here this
spring.
Amos Walker has been very sick for
several weeks, but is gaining slowly and
the doctor says he thinks he will come
all right yet.
The entertainment given by the Peake
sisters here, last Friday evening, was So
cially and financially a success. The re-
ceipts were about $40; the house was
filled so that many could not get seats
and there was hardly standing room. We
have a promise from the sisters hat they
will repeat this again in the fall. About
fifty lunch baskets were sold. After the
entertainment, coffee was served to all
that wanted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
New HAVEN.

President Brainerd of Middlebury col
lege occupied the desk last Sabbath.
1t is said that chose laugh best who
laugh last" SO the owner of the last
baby claims the "cutest." That's what
ails W. w. Warren.
Rev. W. b. Hague was so largely sat
isfactory to his hearers while here that
the church, on its part, voted unanimous
ly to extend him "A call to this pastorate.
The Addison County conference is to
be held in this place May 81 and June l.
Dea. +. +. Nash and Charles w. Mason
were chosen delegates to represent this
church at the meeting of the conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Squier have left
Pasadena, Cal, Ell route for Vermont. 1t
is expected they will remain here during
the warm months. Mr.. Squier's health
has somewhat improved during his win
ter's s%ojourn in that city.
commencement" at Beeman academy
is to be in the near future. Eleven stu
dents will take their diplomas this year
and an interesting time will be anticipat-
ed. The Howard Opera House orchestra
will furnish music for the occasion.
An elegantly-bound volume of "Mil-
toms Paradise Lost" has been purchased
by the Sunday school and sent to DR.. +.
F. Preston of Brandon, as a token of APP
probation of his services as superintend-
ent of this school during his stay with
us.
A Minneapolis (Minn,) paper of Tues,
day, May 10, contained this death no
tice: MAY 8, at her home, 1927 Fifth
avenue south, Mrs. Jane ", wife of H.B
Smith, aged 40 years, 3 months" The de-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
WEST CORNWALL.

Burton Parmelee of Middlebury is clerk
at +. :. Haskell's store.
Mrs. G. II. Dimmock spent last week
in N%ergennes with relatives.
Mrs. NJ. \. Hamilton has been improv-
ing her home by the addition of fresh
paint and paper.
Edwin Jones is on the sick list. While
at work in one of his fields he got badly
poisoned with ivy, last week.
Mrs. Caroline Fitch of Whitehall visit
ed at Merrill Bingham's last week. She
was "A sister of Mrs. Bingham, whose
death occurred "A short time ago.
ii. f. Taylor went to Boston, Monday
morning, taking his young mare Lady
Mr.. Geo. II. Hicks of that place
has lately purchasnd her.
Warm weather has come again and rain
is much needed. Grass is looking finely.
and fruit trees are full of blossoms which
promise well for Il good fruit crop.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20

1t is learned that the trustees of the
Ohio State university have made a propo-
sition to ex-President Hayes to take the
presidency of the university, and a strong
effort is being made to get him to accept.
The society of the Army of the Potomac
will hold its annual meeting at Saratoga
Springs June % and %. 1t is expected
that there will be 1900 or 2000 members
present. The president of the society is
Gen Mcmahon. Gen. Sherman and Gov.
Hill will be present and President Cleve-
land is expected.
Lysander Spooner, whose death occur
red in Boston Saturday, was II of the
prominent abolitionists of 30 and 40 years
ago, of that extreme class known as 'the
come-outers" par excellence, for he spent
quite as much energy in youth and age
against religion and social order generally
as against slavery.
John Verbanck, a young Chicago work
ing-man, saw his ~1S-months-old baby
seated on the Northwestern railroad track
in front of a swiftly approaching train
Saturday afternoon. lie rushed forward
and tossed the child from the track. but
was caught himself and horribly mangled.
He loses his left leg, and was also badly
hurt about the head and hips.
The Ryan house at Boiesvain. Man.
caught fire Sunday morning, and the
flames spread so rapidly under a strong
wind that the guests barely escaped with
their lives. Duncan Mclean. a grain
dealer. was burned to death. He had
Just received a large sum of money from
his firm the day previous and foul play
is suspected. The guests lost all their
personal effects.
What is said to be the original manu-
script of ''IIome. Sweet Home" was bur-
led in the grave with Miss Mary Harden.
Athens. Ga, on Sunday. She was John
Howard Payne's sweetheart, but rejected
his offer of marriage on account of her
fathers objection. Payne corresponded
regularly with her. sending her among
other things the original manuscript of
his famous poem.
Garficld's statue at Washington was
unveiled Tuesday by the society of the
Army of the Cumberland. The weather
was perfect. President Cleveland made
the address. The statue. which is a
bronze,is the design of the sculptor Ward,
who also designed the equestrian statue
of Gen. Thomas at Washington. 1t is
10 feet 6 inches high, ana represents
Garfield in the act of delivering an adj
dress. with his right hand resting on a
column and a manuscript held in his left.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
GOSHEN,

Farmers are busy this beautiful wealth
er putting in crops. The SNOW remained
81 long On the ground that some are late
about their work.
Eev. John Blanchard of Johnsbury, y.
Y, and Miss Lois Columbia Churchill OF
this town were married in Forestdale by
Rev. f. Matthews, on the 2Sth of April,
at the residence of Willard Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson is a cousin of the bride. A
few friends were present to witness the
ceremony, after which the bride and
groom started for Chittenden to visit
friends, returning on the Both. On May =
Mr.. Blanchard went to Chazy, y. Y, to
attend the Champlain conference, of
which he is a member. He returned from
the conference on the 10th and started
for his field of labor in Longlake, n. y,
on the 18th, his wife remaining here with
friends for Il few weeks, when he will re-
turn. and will then be accompanied by
her to their new home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
General OepS.
DOM

COmC IT,
The crops of the country are sadly in
need of ram.
Friends of Attorney General Garland
believe that he will succeed Justice
Woods on the Supreme bench.
The trial of Jacob Sharp, the alleged
briber of New York cIty's aldermen in
1884, began at that city Monday.
The total loss by the fire at Lebanon,
n. H., is now estimated at 1896, 565, of
which not a third is covered by insur-
ance.
The English holders of Virginia bonds
refuse to accept the terms of settlement
offered by the legislature, and negotia-
tons have been broken off.
The cornerstone of the Leland STAN
for, Jr., university at Palo Alta, CAL,
was laid on Saturday. The institution
will cost from ten to twenty-five millions
of dollars.
The famous old excursion steamer
Empire State of Boston was burned to
the waters edge Saturday morning while
lying at her wharf off Bristol, II. l.; loss
100000, insurance $4,000.
Earlville, Ia, was almost entirely OBJ
liberated by fire Thursday. Twenty
business houses, four dwellings, one
church and several barns were destroyed ;
loss S~l5O,00O, insurance $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20

Another boy baby at Mr.. Winch's. Mr..
Winch and family have moved out to the
mountain, where he has purchased a farm
of Allison Davis.
Miss Irene Bowers of Crown Point, n.
y, is teaching school in the Nanderhoof
district; Miss Isidore Adams in the Pot
ash bay district, Cora b. Strong at Chin
ney Point, Miss Williams of Bridport in
Elisha Smiths district and a Miss Smith
of Port Henry, n. V, in Nortontown.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
CORNWALL.

Miss Hattie James is slowly ecover-
ing.
n. b. Douglas was in town this week
looking after the interests of the Corn
wall creamery.
The roads in town are first-rate by the
aid of the road machines in the skillful
Preparations for the dramatic enter
tainment on the evening of Decoration
day are progressing, and it bids fair to be
one of interest to all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
EAST IDOLEBURY

At a regular meeting of Cold Spring
Lodge No. 81, |. o. of G.. r., held at East
Middlebury. May :, the following resolu-
tons were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God our
Heavenly Father in mis- wise providence to
call our much esteemed and dear brother, Jo-
scph \. LOVctt, from around our common al
tar to congrcgate with tcmplars ON high;
therefore,
ReSolred, That we mourn his departure and
the loss OF his influence IN the lodge: that we
cherish his firm and manly course against in
temperance in all its forms; that in his death
the lodge has lost II good member an efficient
and trustN officer, IA kind and benevolent
brother; that we unite our decpcs sympathy
with the family of the deceased, who have lost
IL kind and indulgent husband and father.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
Il CENT DEBENTURES.
The Vermont Investment { Guarantee COMPANY
OF VT.

incorporated by Act 1913, Vermont Laws OF
lSS4)
Capital, paid up, S3O0,000.O 90
Stockholders Additional liability, 3~OO,OO0O0
Total Guarantee Fund, $500, 10000
This company would call the attention of
conservative investors to its six per cent.
debentures, issued in denominations of even
hundreds, running five years, with Interest
Coupons attached, payable semi annually,
Principal and Interest payable at the First
National Bank, Orwell, VT, or RENTED for by
draft without expense to the holder. These
Debentures are issued in series, and secured
by an equal amount OF Real Estate First Mort.
cages deposited with trustees, each series
having an Independent mortgage security on
property worth more than double the face of
the mortgages deposited, and being further
secured by the ample capital and responsible
ity of the company, afford an absolutely safe
and convenient HOME INVESTMENT.
Funds for investment will draw interest
from the date of their receipt at the office OF
the company. Write for the company's circu.
lar explaining its securities and methods of
business.
2Om2 {. r. 81 SH; Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
County News.
BRIDPoRT.

Two daughters of Ed. Shackett have
been sick with scarlet fever.
There were two weddings in town on
Tuesday-Wesley Treadway of Crown
Point and Mrs. Laura Mcclure, Simon
Nadnair and Miss Dumas.
Mrs. Robert Hemenway died on Sum
day. She was stricken with paralysis
about a year ago, from which she had
not fully recovered. Another shock on
Saturday caused hertz rapidly sink away.
The funeral was attended on Wednesday
from her home. The ladies of the w. G..
II. T., of which she was a member, wish
ing to show their respect for one of their
number, make her last resting-place more
attractive by lining it with evergreens.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20

ceased was for many years a resident of
this town, a daughter of the late Seth
Langdon, and an elder sister of Mrs. d..
A. Roleau of this place. She married the
youngest son of the late DIR. Horatio
Smith. They remained in town a few
years after her marriage, then removing
West. Minneapolis has been her home
for many years. She leaves a husband. a
son and a daughter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
ANOTHER HARD ROAD.

To n who has no fears of being shak-
Ell to death, or wrecking his carriage. IA
ride may possibly be endured from Mr..
port, but no timid person should attempt
it under any circumstances. Where is
our road commissioner? Echo answers
where? A MARTYR.
ShOreham. May lG, 1887.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
NOTICE..

EWhereas, my wife, Nary Hamblin has left
my bed and board without any just cause or
provocatiOn, hereby forbid any person har-
boring or trusting her on my account, as |
shall pay no bills of her contracting after this
date. DIR. JAS. X. HAMBLIN.
Granville, VT, May I, 1851. l9w3
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
lnc0rpOrated.

Articles of incorporation were filed
yesterday in the County Clerks office ty
the Wadman Stove and Plumbing Com.
pany. The purposes of this corporation
are to sell stoves, ranges and kitchen
goods. and to do a general timing and
plumbing business. The number cot
directors to be five, and those elected
for the first year are William B. Wad-
man, A. G. Fish, Frank McCoye, A. N.
Elliott aud James A. Macdonald; all of
Los Angeles. The amount of capital
stock is $4,000, in 200 shares of $50
each. Of which $1,000 has been sub
acyihed,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
DAILY HERALD.
THE LIBEL CASE.
Cencrusaon of the Testimony
and the Argument.

of the Testimony
and the Argument.
The courtroom was as well filled yes
tsrday when the case of the People
against A. NJ. Thornton and B. A.
stephens was continued as on the pre-
vious day. The first witness was Judge
r. M. widney. who testified that he
recollected that in the spring Of 1870 q
member Of Bells family was i'll, Dr..
widney or Major Bell requested witness
to 70 and sit up nights at the sickness OF
Mrs. Bell. She was suffering from in
sanity. Witness sat up one or two
nights. Bell and witness had had con.
VIBRATIONS about Bells wife. Bell said
he was worn out with sitting up. Mrs.
Bells insanity partook OF incoherence
and such actions as no sane person
makes. 1t was difficult to keep her
ouist. 1t was also impossible, SEEM
iupiy. to keep her warm. Discussed the
necessity Of removing her to some insti.
tution where she could be taken better
care of than at home. She was evidently
given the best of care at home. He took
no part in assisting in her removal at
all.
Biddy Mason testified that she knew
both Horace Bell and wife. When Mrs.
Bell was sick, in 1870, witness went to
Bells house to nurse her. Mrs. Bell
seemed to witness to be in her right
mind. She had fever. She was very
nervous. She never saw straight.
Jacket put on Mrs. Bell while she nursed
her. Witness never thought Mrs. Bell
insane while she nursed her. She did
not stay long with her after Mrs. Bells
accouchement.
DIR. Griffin testified that he had visited
Major Bells house during Mrs. Bells
confinement. She was insane. The
complaint was due to and dependent
upon child birth.
Captain A. Nj. Thornton testified tina
he had been attacked by the Porcapine
and believed he had a right to publish
the pamphlet. A motion to strike thu
out was granted, and after lengthy ar
cument recess was taken until half
past one o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon was occupied mainly ii
hearing testimony as to the character o
Messrs. Stephens and Thornton, whicl
Captain A. w. Barrett, John Burns, ID
Jevne, J. H. Booke AMI L. P. johnson
swore was good.
In rebuttal Major Horace Bell testified
that he had never ill-treated Mrs. Bell
aud gave lengthy description of he
illness.
Croes-examined, he said: His wifi
never had Q fainting spell that he knew
of. Ii was about three weeks after tn
child was born before he noticed tha
his wife became afflicted with the abber
alton. She was little fighty at frs
and afterwards she was seized with par
oxysms which lasted from two to thre
hours at q time. Three weeks after
ward he had taken her to Oakland.
The prosecution here rested its case
The argument continued until O'Clock
when recess was taken until O'Clock
The argument was concluded at |
o'clock, and the jury retired, and at tn
time of going to press was still out.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
Picnic at santa Monica.

All those who participated in the Sons
of st. George picnic to Santa Monica
yesterday were amply rewarded for their
trouble. A most enjoyable day was
spent and the weather was most propi-
tious for the occasion. Swimming, foot,
obstacle and other races served to enli-
ven the day and scratch team played a
game of football, for the edification of
those present. 1t is great boon to An
geltiios to have resort like Santa
Monica so close at hand for affairs of
this kind, as on sultry day an invigor.
atiDg Dip in the waters of the Pacific
lends charm to existence that no inland
city can supply.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
VlOnrOVi0.

The first street car over the Myrtle
Avenue Street Railway was run to-day.
The road is now completed from the
Santa Fe depot to the Grand View
Hotel. The people of Monrovia are
highly elated.
The Fir.t National Bank OF Mourovia
was organized to-day. The directors are
John Wilde, John F. Brossart, f. l..
Buck, G. w. Perkins and o. A. Moore.
The officers are: John +. Brossart, pres
ident, ana j. +. Sartori, cashier. The
contract for handsome brick block, to
be occupied by the above bank, was let
to-day to Pasadena firm, and work will
be commenced at once.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
Notice for Publication.

I AND OFFICE AT LOS ANGELES, JUNE
IL 4th. 1857 Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof in sup
be made before the Register and Receiver
at Los Angeles, on August 18th. 1887, viz:
Carlo Ssppo anpl. to commute Hid. K. No.
1923, for the NWA of Section No. %, T. 5,
No of r. 10 W., 9. B. M. lie names the fol-
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon, and cultivation of said
said land. viz:' whose p. o. Addresses are:
Michel AmatI. of Elizabeth Lake Los An
geles county; Giovanni Taso. of Elizabeth
Lake, Los Angeles county; J. Y Del Vale,
of Elizabeth Lake Los Angeles county; Il.
f. Lee, of Lancaster. Los angeles county.
iels-lm ]. ID. BETHuNE. Register.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
Notice Of Assessment.

TIME TEHACHIPA BUILDING STONE
/ Company, location of principal place
of business, Los Angeles, Cal; location OF
works, Tehacbipa, Kern county, Cal.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting
of the Board of Directors, held on tue 9TH
day of June, 1887, au assessment (No. y of
ten Q0) cents per share was levied upon the
capital stock of the corporation tbeing $5OOO),
payable Immediately in United States cur
rency to the secretary, al the office OF the
company.
any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid on the 25th day OF June,
1887, will be delinquent and advertised for
is made before, will be sold on MONDAY,
the 25th day OF July. 1857, to pay the delin-
quent assessment, together with costs OF al
vertisipg and expenses of sale.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
ROBERT A. LEWIS, Secretary.
Ofiee IL Court street, Los Angeles, Cal.
ieS-15t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
Notice to Creditors.

11sTATE OF ELLA J. McCoYE. DE-
ID ceased.-Notice is hereby given by the
Undersigned, administrator of the estate Of
ELLA j. McCOYE, deceased. to the cred
itors of, and all persons having claims
with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of this
notice to the said administrator, at the
Office of W. ID. Stephenson. rooms No. 2 and
pie streets, in the city OF Los Angeles,
county of Los Angeles, State of California,
being the place hereby designated for the
trans action OF the business of said estate.
Dated Los Angeles, June 10, 1887.
FRANK McCOYE.
Administrator of the estate of said Ella ].
McOoye, deceased je11-1taw-4w